ONE YEAR ON: Yoko Ono on CNN: “We have to start bringing out the energy, resilience and wisdom that we have” (15 March 2011)

“We are all together in spirit, and we have to start bringing out our
super power which is the energy, resilience and wisdom that we have.”

Yoko Ono on ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’, CNN

Yoko Ono: Japan has to bring out “the energy, resilience and wisdom that we have”

Yoko Ono was an exclusive guest on “Piers Morgan Tonight” this evening, and she spoke passionately about the people of Japan and what people around the world can do to help. “We have to start bringing out…the energy, resilience and wisdom that we have,” she told Piers Morgan. “This country is going to, for the first time, become the kind of country that the whole world would envy.”

Ono suggested Americans give to the Red Cross. As for what will come next in the country, Ono said: “With a big challenge I’m sure that some big, big beautiful result will happen.”

Donate to the
AMERICAN RED CROSS
‘Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami’ FundHERE.

Donate to the
SAVE THE CHILDREN
‘Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children in Emergency’ FundHERE.

The U.S. State Department is urging any U.S. citizens to contact friends and family as soon as possible. They can also e-mail the State Department at [email protected]. Those seeking information on security in or travel to Japan can call 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444.

Save the Children is sending an emergency team to assist its staff in Japan.Donations to the group’s Children’s Emergency Fund will help preserve the welfare of young ones, who “are always the most vulnerable in a disaster,” Eiichi Sadamatsu in central Tokyo said in a statment.

Globalgiving.com, another aid organization that allows donors to select the causes they want to support –including climate change, economic development, human rights and natural disaster relief – has established a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. GlobalGiving will disburse funds to organizations providing aid and relief to victims.

“We are extremely concerned for the welfare of children and their families who have been affected by the disaster. We stand ready to meet the needs of children who are always the most vulnerable in a disaster.”

International Medical Corps is responding to the health needs of the disaster’s victims. Nancy Aossey, President & CEO, International Medical Corps said in a statement:

“We are putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities.”

To donate or learn about other ways you can contribute to its medical response, visit Internationalmedicalcorps.org. Also, text MED to 80888 from any mobile phone to give $10.

The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund was launched at GlobalGiving.org to garner funds that will be given to a variety of relief organizations helping victims of the earthquake. It has already raised over $100,000, particularly from concerned Twitter users around the world. The project page explains:

We are working with International Medical Corps, Save the Children, and other organizations on the ground to provide support. Our partners on the ground are working hard to provide immediate relief.

The International Fund for Animal Welfare will soon be deploying a team to assess needs regarding animal rescue. Dick Green, the organization’s emergency relief manager for disasters, wrote on IFAW’s blog:

“As we saw most recently in Haiti, major disasters require long-term planning and a concerted effort between NGO and governmental ranks to ensure that the greatest number of animals and humans benefit from the intervention.”

World Vision has announced global mobilization in response to tsunami warnings. Geoff Shepherd, the organization’s humanitarian and emergency affairs director for the Asia-Pacific region, released a statement on World Vision’s website, saying:

“We’ve also alerted our Global Rapid Response Team and have put team members on standby for possible deployment to affected areas. This could be a very serious disaster in multiple countries and our staff are prepared to respond.”

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